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Trag · 10-03-2008, 12:28 PM

I havent ran them yet on this chassis. But when I do I will take many photos and post em here.

For those that said alot of money here yea it has been :-(

330 for the kit, 487 for the aluminum parts, 110 for the esc/motor, 90 for the Futaba Fasst reciever, 35 for the shocks, 85 for the rear lock-outs and bumper gaurd, 23 for the rear hitch, 10 for the paint, and 30 for the pajero rims/tires for indoor use.

Total till today. $1200.00 estimated.

Ive been buying these parts since july but I rececntly decided to share.

vipxj · 10-03-2008, 12:30 PM

So the only plastic stuff left is the axle housing them selves,thats way kool!.

Trag · 10-03-2008, 12:38 PM

vipxj, the only plastic parts are the axle housings, battery tray, and the two other trays that hold the esc and the reciever. Those will remain plastic as some chassis I have im not able to change out a few parts, either too expensive or not produced.

A good thing here is I almost have enough parts to make another stock chassis. With the purchase of very little parts, but im going to put it all up on ebay and try to make some money back. I do this with all my chassis. After you go metal you really dont need the plastic parts so toss em.

Jkelley · 10-04-2008, 06:57 AM

137lbs. but I love it.

Trag · 10-04-2008, 08:21 AM

Naw its not 137 pounds.. lol It does weigh though but it climbs a few small things around the house as im running pajero rims and tires at the moment cause my other beadlocks havent come in yet. I got the 3racing axles yesterday and for 17 bucks they are great. Also just ordered 3racing shocks too so thats another 30 bucks added. The tamiya monster truck shocks suck @$$ so im selling those with the kit extras.

lnc0321 · 10-09-2008, 01:04 PM

So have you found any good places around Miami for crawling? I go were they are construction houses and I crawl around there. Is mad fun and I also have some blocks in my back yard and that is also fun. If you find any place let me know, maybe we can meet up go

Trag · 10-09-2008, 01:39 PM

Im actually waiting on the shocks to come in. The post office says today so well see. Once I get that on the rig and the body painted I will start looking but I think I might have some places in mind as well. If not im making a track in the yard.

Trag · 10-13-2008, 02:15 PM

The only servo problem I had is the one i bought from that hobby store that broke but it was replaced the next day already. Also the servo turns more than the knuckles will let it so I dont like hearing that straining noise so I adjust the max to where the knuckles would allow with no noise. Truck only needs front beadlocks, paint the body and thats it. Final picks will come later.

th67ss · 10-13-2008, 06:23 PM

WOW............that thing looks sic!!!!!!

I think the only alloy parts I'll get for mine are the knuckles, C's, and straight axle adapters to help clean up the rear axle.

Can't wait to see yours finished!!

......Tom

Trag · 11-05-2008, 01:16 PM

Well I fanally finied just need to paint the body but heres the fianle! I have only used it for ten minutes in my house and i already want to get rid of the rooster setup and get a BL setup.
The rooster setup is for sale for 80 shipped PM if interested. Oh yea the Dark impact also still in the box is up for grabs 135 shipped too. Anyways heres a pic of the rig, it has great articulation!

megacabcummins · 11-05-2008, 01:39 PM

Do you have something against red or green? LOL J/K very nice rig....

Trag · 11-05-2008, 01:47 PM

Lol, those parts only came blue or black for a few but I love tamiya blue heres why.....

Rev · 11-05-2008, 02:01 PM

Nice lookin rig... I just put a mamba max ESC and a Holmes Hobbies 10t cobalt motor powered by a 3s 2200mah lipo. Good wheel speed and lots of torque. I would definitely recommend the mamba max as it also has the BL option.

You can always send in your servo to Hitec for repair/replacement...

Trag · 11-05-2008, 02:40 PM

Too late for that..... I tossed it.

fatwoul · 11-05-2008, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipxj

So the only plastic stuff left is the axle housing them selves,thats way kool!.

Not on mine. Metal axle housings too.

I've just received 20 metal rod ends from RC4WD. So by Sunday, the only on the chassis will be the planetary case, the battery tray, electronics plates, and servo savers. And I'm working on the servo savers.

hbc865 · 11-05-2008, 06:31 PM

or metal axel from RC Channel

bac74 · 11-05-2008, 09:51 PM

HBC865, where did you get the roof rack? That looks good. The rc channel axles are really nice. Pricey, but I wasn't dissapointed.

JatoTheRipper · 11-05-2008, 11:49 PM

That's awesome looking. I'm sure it's heavy and all that aluminum is overkill, but it's so cool.

bac74 · 11-06-2008, 07:05 AM

Mine weighs in a little shy of 8lbs even with a lipo pack. I'm not into competitive crawling so it's not an issue. I actually like the way it handles with the extra weight.

fatwoul · 11-07-2008, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bac74

Mine weighs in a little shy of 8lbs even with a lipo pack...

Just under 13lbs.

10-04-2008, 08:21 AM	#25
Trag Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 43	Naw its not 137 pounds.. lol It does weigh though but it climbs a few small things around the house as im running pajero rims and tires at the moment cause my other beadlocks havent come in yet. I got the 3racing axles yesterday and for 17 bucks they are great. Also just ordered 3racing shocks too so thats another 30 bucks added. The tamiya monster truck shocks suck @$$ so im selling those with the kit extras. Last edited by Trag; 10-04-2008 at 08:54 AM.

11-05-2008, 09:51 PM	#37
bac74 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fort myers Posts: 4	HBC865, where did you get the roof rack? That looks good. The rc channel axles are really nice. Pricey, but I wasn't dissapointed. Attached Images

10-03-2008, 12:28 PM	#21
Trag Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 43	I havent ran them yet on this chassis. But when I do I will take many photos and post em here. For those that said alot of money here yea it has been :-( 330 for the kit, 487 for the aluminum parts, 110 for the esc/motor, 90 for the Futaba Fasst reciever, 35 for the shocks, 85 for the rear lock-outs and bumper gaurd, 23 for the rear hitch, 10 for the paint, and 30 for the pajero rims/tires for indoor use. Total till today. $1200.00 estimated. Ive been buying these parts since july but I rececntly decided to share.

10-03-2008, 12:30 PM	#22
vipxj RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: tauranga north island new zealand Posts: 1,786	So the only plastic stuff left is the axle housing them selves,thats way kool!.

10-03-2008, 12:38 PM	#23
Trag Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 43	vipxj, the only plastic parts are the axle housings, battery tray, and the two other trays that hold the esc and the reciever. Those will remain plastic as some chassis I have im not able to change out a few parts, either too expensive or not produced. A good thing here is I almost have enough parts to make another stock chassis. With the purchase of very little parts, but im going to put it all up on ebay and try to make some money back. I do this with all my chassis. After you go metal you really dont need the plastic parts so toss em.

10-04-2008, 06:57 AM	#24
Jkelley Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hartsville, SC Posts: 461	137lbs. but I love it.

10-09-2008, 01:04 PM	#26
lnc0321 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 32	So have you found any good places around Miami for crawling? I go were they are construction houses and I crawl around there. Is mad fun and I also have some blocks in my back yard and that is also fun. If you find any place let me know, maybe we can meet up go

10-09-2008, 01:39 PM	#27
Trag Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 43	Im actually waiting on the shocks to come in. The post office says today so well see. Once I get that on the rig and the body painted I will start looking but I think I might have some places in mind as well. If not im making a track in the yard.

10-13-2008, 02:15 PM	#28
Trag Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 43	The only servo problem I had is the one i bought from that hobby store that broke but it was replaced the next day already. Also the servo turns more than the knuckles will let it so I dont like hearing that straining noise so I adjust the max to where the knuckles would allow with no noise. Truck only needs front beadlocks, paint the body and thats it. Final picks will come later.

10-13-2008, 06:23 PM	#29
th67ss Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 276	WOW............that thing looks sic!!!!!! I think the only alloy parts I'll get for mine are the knuckles, C's, and straight axle adapters to help clean up the rear axle. Can't wait to see yours finished!! ......Tom

11-05-2008, 01:16 PM	#30
Trag Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 43	Well I fanally finied just need to paint the body but heres the fianle! I have only used it for ten minutes in my house and i already want to get rid of the rooster setup and get a BL setup. The rooster setup is for sale for 80 shipped PM if interested. Oh yea the Dark impact also still in the box is up for grabs 135 shipped too. Anyways heres a pic of the rig, it has great articulation!

11-05-2008, 01:39 PM	#31
megacabcummins Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marysville Posts: 452	Do you have something against red or green? LOL J/K very nice rig....

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11-05-2008, 01:47 PM	#32
Trag Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 43	Lol, those parts only came blue or black for a few but I love tamiya blue heres why.....

11-05-2008, 02:01 PM	#33
Rev Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mile High Posts: 162	Nice lookin rig... I just put a mamba max ESC and a Holmes Hobbies 10t cobalt motor powered by a 3s 2200mah lipo. Good wheel speed and lots of torque. I would definitely recommend the mamba max as it also has the BL option. You can always send in your servo to Hitec for repair/replacement...

11-05-2008, 02:40 PM	#34
Trag Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 43	Too late for that..... I tossed it.

11-05-2008, 06:31 PM	#36
hbc865 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach , USA Posts: 15	or metal axel from RC Channel

11-05-2008, 11:49 PM	#38
JatoTheRipper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA Posts: 13,935	That's awesome looking. I'm sure it's heavy and all that aluminum is overkill, but it's so cool.

11-06-2008, 07:05 AM	#39
bac74 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fort myers Posts: 4	Mine weighs in a little shy of 8lbs even with a lipo pack. I'm not into competitive crawling so it's not an issue. I actually like the way it handles with the extra weight.

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